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Centre in the Square‘s Community Festival features ‘Dance Fusion‘ or two local women, it‘s Fa chance of a lifetime to dance at the mecca for local performing arts. As part of the Centre in the Square‘s 20th anniverâ€" sary celebrations, a night of Dance Fusion will be preâ€" sented Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. to showcase multicultural youth performing various forms of dance. Over 100 local dancers and singers will be particiâ€" pating in the fundraising event. Two _ seasoned _ local dancers at the event will be Heather Roy and Kristin Heffner, both 20â€"yearâ€"old students at the University of Waterloo, who will be perâ€" forming an original modern dance _ piece _ entitled Inspirations of Loch Ness choreographed by Deardra Kingâ€"Leslie. 234 King St. S., Waterioo tcorner of King St. & Union St "We‘ve finished choreoâ€" graphing the piece and now we just have to clean it up a bit," said Heffner. "The girls have to look the same in regards to alignâ€" ment, arm placement and eye focus," said Kingâ€"Leslie, "and be able to maintain their energy all the way through." Kingâ€"Leslie, director and choreographer of Studio D in Kitchener and Dance Fusion, showed high praise for the two dancers. "Thev‘re both accomplished dancers so there‘s nothing that is tough," she said. By Ray Bowe For The Chronicle ravelPlus igerstravel.com Fun Days 741â€"0770 "We‘ve done it all," joked Roy, citing musical theatre, jazz, tap, ballet and lyrical dance in their repertoire. Both Roy, a secondâ€"year health studies student at UW, and Heffner, a secondâ€" year drama major at UW, have been dancing since the age of three. "When I was young I was put into everything â€" socâ€" cer, swimming, dancing â€" but I‘ve stuck with dance," said Roy. "Dance is my focus." "It‘s rare to find girls of this calibre still in dancing," said Kingâ€"Leslie. "By this age, dancers start seeking other avenues in life, such as education, careers and famiâ€" lies." â€" "My older sister was in dancing, so I guess 1 folâ€" lowed along," said Heffner. Other styles of dance on display for Dance Fusion will be Irish, traditional East Indian, Scottish, Spanish folk, Caribbean, stylized Greek, Salsa, First Nations and Latin American. Plus, there will be tap, jazz, and musica) â€" theatre coupled with vocalists. Groups involved with the event are Studio D, the Butler Academy of Traditional Irish Dancing, Greek Cypriot Dance Group, India Canada Association, Duende Spanish Group, Caribbean Canadian Cultural Association, Debra Reinhart Highland Dancers and King‘s Karing Kids. The dancers and vocalists range in age from fiveâ€"20 years old. ARTS FOCUS l k Exetic Lunches uanlun:::; }‘ "The evening will generâ€" ate an understanding that can be applied to dances and cultures worldwide," said Kingâ€"Leslie. "It‘s the enjoyment of moving," said Roy of her passion for all forms of dance. Moreover, the _ two women are looking forward to _ performing â€" at _ the worldâ€"class venue on Queen Heather Roy and Kristin Heffner will be featured in Dance Fusion this week at The Centre in the Square. i iv esb‘ *J w 1**g Street in Kitchener. "It‘s also a good opportuâ€" nity to work in such a great space," _ added _ Heffner regarding the Centre in the Square facilities. "Also, seeâ€" ing the younger kids and their â€" different â€" styles . of dance is enjoyable ." Tickets are $22 and are available at the Centre in the Square box office or by callâ€" ing 578â€"1570 75 King Street South Ray sOWE PHOTO . Uptown Waterloo 886 Up(own Waterloo will be the sight of the 12th annual studio tour, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The artists‘ studio tour began a dozen years ago in the Maryâ€"Allen neighborhood. This year, the tour will include artists from the west side of King Street as well. A total of 12 artists can be visited at nine locaâ€" tions. Participants will spend a leisurely hour or two strolling through Waterloo‘s original neighborhoods visiting artists in their homes and studios. The pace is casual, the visiting informal, and artists may be visitâ€" ed in any order. There are no tickets to buy and plenâ€" ty of free parking. While the tour is free, a donation to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region would be greatly appreciated and can be left at any of the studios. This year‘s tour will feature jewelry, pottery, bonâ€" sai. watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, spinning and weaving, photography, knitting and crocheting, drawing and sketching, pastels and sculptures. Don‘t miss the opportunity to purchase a special gift for a friend, relative or even for yourself. Bright orangeâ€"coloured brochures containing a guide map are available at many shops, galleries and restaurants in uptown Waterloo. Or look for the signs on Allen Street to the east of King Street or on Menno Street near Erb to the west of King Street. Start anyâ€" where that‘s convenient and visit in any order you want. â€" All locations have additional brochures and maps available. The following studios are open for touring on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Oct. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m.: * 24 Allen St. E., Debbie Johnson * 184 Herbert St., Eldon Leis * 199a Herbert St., Erin Forget + 50 1/2 Willow St., Judith Butterworth and Jacquelyn Lumsden * 124 Allen St. E., Lisa Marcus * 136 Moore Ave. S., Elaine Auerbach * 86 Wood 3t., Victoria Shannon * 25 Avondale Ave. S., Sheila Karrow * 21 Menno St. Sharon Whittle, Pat McFarland and Miriam Heynen For further information, call either 746â€"9470 or 743â€"3763. Studio tour features uptown artists â€"4190